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Investors Receive Complete Ethereum Staking Returns Through REX-Osprey’s Innovative ETF

Investors Receive Complete Ethereum Staking Returns Through REX-Osprey’s Innovative ETF

Bitget-RWA2025/09/25 20:38
By:Coin World

- REX-Osprey launches ESK, first U.S. Ethereum staking ETF distributing monthly rewards via 1940 Act structure. - ESK combines direct ETH staking with third-party products, passing 100% rewards to investors without fund retention. - Follows SSK's $300M success and bypasses SEC 19b-4 approval, accelerating institutional crypto adoption amid regulatory shifts. - ESK's non-diversified crypto focus exposes investors to volatility, operational risks, and cybersecurity threats from custodian reliance.

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REX-Osprey™ has introduced the first Ethereum staking ETF in the United States.

staking ETF, the REX-Osprey™ + Staking ETF (ticker: ESK), is now trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange. Created under the 1940 Act, this fund gives investors direct access to spot Ethereum (ETH) and pays out staking rewards on a monthly basis REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the U.S. [ 1 ]. ESK blends directly staked ETH with other exchange-traded vehicles that hold and stake ETH, ensuring all staking rewards go straight to investors, with neither REX nor Osprey keeping any portion REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the U.S. [ 1 ]. This launch represents a major step forward for institutional involvement in crypto-staking products within the traditional financial sector REX-Osprey launches Ethereum staking ETF in US [ 2 ].

This ETF builds on REX-Osprey’s earlier achievement with the

Staking ETF (SSK), which debuted in July 2025. SSK, the first U.S. Solana ETF to offer staking rewards, has accumulated more than $300 million in assets and shifted to a Regulated Investment Company (RIC) structure to improve tax benefits REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the U.S. [ 1 ]. The introduction of ESK comes as major firms like BlackRock and Fidelity await SEC approval to incorporate staking into their Ethereum ETFs REX-Osprey first to launch staking Ethereum ETF as BlackRock, Fidelity await SEC [ 8 ]. By utilizing the 1940 Act framework, REX-Osprey sidesteps the standard SEC 19b-4 approval process, allowing for a quicker launch.

ESK’s design prioritizes openness and ease of access. Unlike private staking deals, the fund does not withhold any staking rewards, so investor returns are directly linked to Ethereum’s proof-of-stake protocol REX-Osprey unveils first Ethereum staking ETF amid cooling investor appetite [ 3 ]. Greg King, CEO of REX Financial, stated that ESK “offers the broadest U.S. ETF exposure to Ethereum and its staking rewards,” highlighting the company’s commitment to merging crypto innovation with established finance REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the U.S. [ 1 ]. The fund’s holdings are focused within the Ethereum ecosystem, which means investors face risks from price swings, regulatory changes, and operational issues unique to blockchain technology REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the U.S. [ 1 ].

Ethereum ETFs have experienced varied market performance. While spot Ethereum ETFs have amassed $27.42 billion in assets, net inflows dropped to $110 million in September 2025, down from $3.8 billion in August REX-Osprey unveils first Ethereum staking ETF amid cooling investor appetite [ 3 ]. Against this backdrop, ESK could reignite investor enthusiasm by providing yield through staking. The SEC’s shifting approach to crypto staking, including recent proposals by Cboe BZX Exchange for 21Shares’ Ethereum staking ETF, points to a regulatory environment increasingly open to staking features Cboe BZX Exchange Pushes For Ethereum ETF Staking In New SEC Filing [ 4 ].

Despite its innovative structure, ESK comes with considerable risks. The fund is non-diversified and heavily invested in the crypto market, making it susceptible to sharp price movements, liquidity issues, and regulatory uncertainties REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the U.S. [ 1 ]. Staking also brings operational hazards, such as validator outages, smart contract flaws, and the possibility of slashing if staked assets are compromised REX-Osprey™ Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the US [ 7 ]. Furthermore, the fund’s dependence on custodians for private key security exposes it to cyber risks REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the U.S. [ 1 ]. Prospective investors should thoroughly assess these risks before investing.

REX-Osprey’s vision extends past Ethereum, with plans underway for a BNB Staking ETF and a Dogecoin ETF, signaling a broader strategy to expand crypto-based investment options REX-Osprey Launches First Ethereum Staking ETF in the U.S. [ 6 ]. The company’s efforts highlight the growing movement among institutions to use ETF structures to make crypto yields more accessible while managing regulatory challenges REX-Osprey first to launch staking Ethereum ETF as BlackRock, Fidelity await SEC [ 8 ].

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